A Traveler’s Guide to Tokyo’s Secret Bars

Cruising in Vietnam Without the Crowds: A Savvy Traveler’s Guide

DAVID CHOW FOR THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

Cruising in Vietnam Without the Crowds: A Savvy Traveler’s Guide

Exalted as one of Vietnam’s unmissable sights, Ha Long Bay swarms with tourists boats. But the nearby Bai Tu Long National Park offers the same indelible scenery without the scene
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New York City’s Most Secret Bars: A Prohibition Tour

DAVID CHOW FOR THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

New York City’s Most Secret Bars: A Prohibition Tour

Manhattan’s thirst for the illicit fun of the Prohibition era lives on, from hidden jazz clubs to ’20s-themed soirees. Here, a guide to a dozen furtive and festive cocktail spots
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For a Classic, All-American Summer Vacation, Try This Great Lake Getaway

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For a Classic, All-American Summer Vacation, Try This Great Lake Getaway

If you’re after a slower pace this summer—a quaintly all-American vacation marked by waterfront bonfires, creaky lighthouses and cherry pie—make your way to Lake Michigan, where Wisconsin’s Door Peninsula is wide open
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Escape to Newfoundland: Canada’s Free-Spirited, Unpretentious Island

Oregon’s Willamette Valley: Wine Country Travel Without the Headaches

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Oregon’s Willamette Valley: Wine Country Travel Without the Headaches

Looking for a wine-country trip without the overpriced tasting rooms and crowded restaurants? Go west, young tourist. The Willamette Valley, near Portland, is home to more than just America’s best Pinot Noir—from truly great eats to accommodations in a converted silo
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An Insider’s Guide to Touring the French City of Bordeaux

How to Spend a Perfect Long Weekend in Portland

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How to Spend a Perfect Long Weekend in Portland

Oregon’s determinedly quirky city makes for a boredom-free three-day escape—especially on two wheels. Here, a guide on where to stay, eat, caffeinate and bike all over the city
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A Post-Brexit Tour of London’s Most British Restaurants

JEMMA WATTS

A Post-Brexit Tour of London’s Most British Restaurants

With British nationalism on the rise in England, we tasted our way through four of London’s oldest, most gustatorily patriotic restaurants—and learned to eat ‘stewed cheese’ along the way. Here’s your guide
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The 5 Best Places to Eat Poke, Hawaii’s Favorite Beach Food

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The 5 Best Places to Eat Poke, Hawaii’s Favorite Beach Food

Poke, a Hawaiian raw-fish salad, is suddenly everywhere, but it still tastes best in its rightful home. A local’s guide to the 5 most authentic poke spots in and around Honolulu
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L.A.’s Arts District: A Walking and Gawking Guide

Learn to Surf the Upscale, High-Tech Way in Costa Rica

PERNILLE LOOF

Learn to Surf the Upscale, High-Tech Way in Costa Rica

At a swell all-inclusive surf resort in Costa Rica, a novice surfer learns professional training techniques to negotiate the waves—and picks up a few tips on speaking passable ‘dude’
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Can the Newly Reopened Ritz Paris Succeed?

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Can the Newly Reopened Ritz Paris Succeed?

Reopening its doors after a $450 million, four-year renovation, this historic Paris hotel prides itself on mastering the art of old-world luxury. But do 21st-century travelers want to live in the past?
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An Italian Island Getaway with No Cars and Plenty of Sizzle

A Waffle-Lover’s Tour of Belgium’s Beach Towns

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A Waffle-Lover’s Tour of Belgium’s Beach Towns

The country’s signature sweet tastes even better at its charming seaside. Five places to find the fluffiest, crispiest and most decadent Belgian waffles. Plus: Advice on the easiest way to explore the Belgian coast
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Scaling Grand Teton: An Intrepid Amateur’s Guide

The Ultimate Destination for Fearless Travelers—and Their Scaredy-Cat Companions

MICHELE WESTMORLAND

The Ultimate Destination for Fearless Travelers—and Their Scaredy-Cat Companions

Though less forbidding than it once was, Papua New Guinea remains one of the planet’s wildest places. An off-the-grid guide for travelers who still like their creature comforts
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Weekend Getaway: The Best of Nantucket in Just Three Days

The Secret to Finding Your Ideal Hotel

The Secret to Finding Your Ideal Hotel

Curated hotel collections, such as Relais & Châteaux and Design Hotels, narrow the field by targeting particular breeds of travelers. But can you trust their picks? A guide to the most popular independent hotel groups
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Road Trip Planners That Make Any Drive Fun

A Long Summer Weekend in Stockholm

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A Long Summer Weekend in Stockholm

Stockholm has shaken off its sleepy demeanor with a wave of new art venues and restaurants. Here’s where to eat, sleep, shop, gallery hop and soak up the extra hours of sunshine
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Get Treated Like a VIP at Airports—For As Little as $30

Hotel Bars You’ll Want to Build a Trip Around: A Tippler’s Guide

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Hotel Bars You’ll Want to Build a Trip Around: A Tippler’s Guide

Forget the pool, spa, views. These days more travelers are choosing hotels expressly because of their magnetic bars. Here, the best of the new-breed of hotel watering holes, from Amsterdam to Abu Dhabi
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Snorkeling With Salmon on Vancouver Island: A Beginner’s Guide

ALAMY

Snorkeling With Salmon on Vancouver Island: A Beginner’s Guide

Anyone can fish for salmon in Vancouver Island’s Campbell River but it takes a real fan to go fin-to-fin. A guide to snorkeling with salmon, plus where to cast your line, feast on fresh catches and mingle with the grizzlies
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A Singalong ‘Sound of Music’ Bike Tour Through Salzburg

A Traveler’s Guide to Social Media

FEDERICA DEL PROPOSTO

A Traveler’s Guide to Social Media

Social networks aren’t just for bragging while you’re on vacation, they’re an indispensable tool to planning and making the most of your trip—even if you don’t know a hashtag from a hashbrown
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Reliving the Golden Age of Train Travel in Southern Africa

A Trekking Adventure in Post-Quake Nepal

SOPHY ROBERTS

A Trekking Adventure in Post-Quake Nepal

A trek in Nepal only a year after its devastating earthquake may seem like an unlikely choice for a family vacation, but the Himalayan kingdom is as mysterious and rewarding as ever
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